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Vesledahl Family History

Vesledahl Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Meldahl, Westerdahl, Rendahl, Rosendahl, Rosdahl, Sandahl, Sundahl

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Where is the Vesledahl family from?

You can see how Vesledahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesledahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vesledahl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Vesledahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vesledahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vesledahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vesledahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vesledahl. 100% of Vesledahl men worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Vesledahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Vesledahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesledahl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Vesledahl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Vesledahl. For the veterans among your Vesledahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesledahl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Vesledahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vesledahl in 1955 was 30, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesledahl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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